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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.14, 673.44 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.14, 673.44 and 205.60 is: 308.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.14 : 673.44 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.14/673.44 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.14x = 673.44 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.14x = 138,459.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,459.26/449.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.28

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